Queen Street (Pass By)

Auckland's main street dividing the central business district.

Tamaki Drive (Pass By)

A beautiful journey along the waterfront of the Waitemata Harbour

Auckland Domain

Auckland City's oldest park developed around the cone of an extinct volcano

10 minutes

Winter Garden Auckland Domain

Ever changing displays of annuals and perennials, with a heated tropical house providing constant warmth to a lush population of palms, cycads, bromeliads, orchids and many other exotic plants

30 minutes

Auckland Museum

One of New Zealand's first Museums + Cultural Show, The Neoclassical War Memorial Museum, commemorates all theaters of war New Zealand has fought in, as well as containing the largest collection of Polynesian artifacts from the South Pacific region

1 hour

Auckland Harbour Bridge (Pass By)

Dividing the City and the North Shore with spectacular views

Arataki Visitor Centre - Waitakere Ranges

We head west to Auckland's aptly named 'Scenic Drive' in the beautiful Waitakere ranges where pristine bush, thriving native wildlife and rugged black sand beaches come together. we visit the Arataki Visitor Centre which hosts spectacular views and stunning walks with information around the natural, historical and cultural history of the area. See a fine example of a Kauri tree, and enjoy the only vantage point in Auckland of the Tasman and Pacific Oceans.

1 hour

Muriwai Beach

A beautiful black sand beach on Auckland's wild west coast.

20 minutes

Muriwai Gannet Colony

A short walk from the car park leads to a spectacular viewing platform right above the Gannet colony with views down to the waves and beach below and right out across the Tasman Sea. On your return we can visit a winery (or two)

1 hour